Swichi za Kituo cha Data cha Upandaji cha MITANDAO ya Juniper

Vipimo

• Product Name: Apstra Data Centre Switch Automation Solution
• Compatibility: Juniper data centre switches
• Aina ya Uendeshaji: Mitandao inayotegemea dhamira
• Kipengele Muhimu: Usanifu wa wakala uliosambazwa

Maagizo ya Matumizi ya Bidhaa

• System agents are essential components for managing devices with the Apstra automation solution.
• Ensure you have system agents installed on all devices before proceeding.
• Kuelewa usanidi mbalimbali wa kifaa stages outlined in the user guide to effectively manage and operate your data centre fabric.
• Configure the management interface and IP address on the out-of-band management network.
• Click on “Create Onbox Agent(s)” or “Create Offbox Agent(s)” to initiate the installer.
• Enter the required information in the form and click “Create” to install the agent.
• Wait for the installation to complete. The device will appear in a quarantined state.
• Follow additional steps to move the device to the OOS-Ready state for blueprint assignment.
• Utilise Apstra ZTP for automatic discovery and onboarding of new switches or devices reset to factory settings.
• Check ZTP server status via the Apstra server GUI for visibility and management.

Anza

• This guide walks you through the steps required for getting your Juniper data centre switches ready to be deployed with the Apstra automation solution.
• The main tasks are to install device system agents on devices, then bring those devices under Apstra control, either manually or automatically with Apstra ZTP. We’ll cover both methods.
• Once you’ve onboarded your devices, they become Managed Devices, ready to be assigned in one of the Apstra server’s blueprints.

KUMBUKA: Kabla ya kuanza, lazima usakinishe na usanidi seva ya Apstra. Kwa habari zaidi, angalia Juniper Apstra Quick Start

Apstra automates data centre networks of all sizes and complexities. Intent-based networking makes all aspects of operating data centre fabrics simpler, reliable, and efficient. A key to achieving such results is how the solution controls each individual device that comprises a managed fabric. The distributed agent architecture is an important component of what makes Apstra a unique and powerful automation solution. Let’s discuss the various elements that comprise the onboarding process.

Mawakala wa Mfumo

• Device system agents manage communication between devices and the Apstra server.
• They’re responsible for performing configuration on the devices.
• They also facilitate the transfer of device telemetry, a key component of intent-based analytics (IBA).
• For all these elements to operate smoothly, Juniper puts supported device models and NOS software through a rigorous system of testing.
• It’s imperative that you reference the Vifaa vilivyohitimu na matoleo ya NOS tables when choosing hardware and software versions for your data centre fabric.
• You can install agents directly on a switch in the user space in the NOS (onbox), or you can install them in containers within the Apstra cluster (offbox) and communicate with the device that way.
• You’ll select one depending on your scenario.
• Some NOS types don’t support on-box agents. And some network operators don’t want to install agent software directly onto network devices.
• If you elect to use off-box agents, you must make considerations for cluster capacity to accommodate their location.

Usanidi wa Kifaa Stages

• For the Apstra server and managed devices to communicate, Apstra uses an out-of-band management network.
• For them to be able to communicate, the IP address, user credentials and basic configuration parameters must be in place.
• This minimal configuration state is called “pristine configuration.” Once it’s in place and the switch and server can communicate, you can install a device agent.
• Apstra then captures the existing device configuration and saves it as a baseline. See a pristine configuration example chini.

• Usanidi wa Pristine ni wa kwanza kati ya sekunde kadhaatages that a device can be in when it’s under Apstra management.
• Devices are placed into various configurations as they are moved in and out of operation.
• To appreciate how the solution operates, it’s essential to understand these stages.
• Chukua muda wa kufanya upyaview istilahi na maelezo ya mzunguko wa maisha katika Device Configuration Cycle sehemu ya Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji wa Juniper Apstra.

Kupanda Manually

Hatua za chini zinazohitajika ili kuanzisha muunganisho kati ya swichi na seva ni kama ifuatavyo.

1. Sanidi kiolesura cha usimamizi na anwani ya IP kwenye mtandao wa usimamizi wa nje ya bendi. Jumuisha njia chaguomsingi ya kiolesura cha usimamizi kufikia seva.
2. Set user credentials and password needed for the Apstra server to establish a connection with the switch.
3. Washa API ya swichi ambayo inatumiwa na seva ili kusanidi kifaa katika kipindi chote cha maisha yake.

Amri halisi za kufanya hatua zilizo hapo juu hutofautiana kulingana na NOS ya muuzaji aliyechaguliwa. Rejea Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji wa Juniper Apstra kwa maelezo kwa wachuuzi wanaoungwa mkono.
Pindi swichi itakapoweza kubandika seva ya Apstra, unaweza kutumia Kisakinishi cha Kifaa kusakinisha wakala. Fanya hili kutoka kwa Vifaa Vinavyosimamiwa view.

• Ili kuanzisha kisakinishi, bofya ama Unda Wakala wa Onbox au Unda Wakala wa Offbox katika sehemu ya juu kulia.

Ingiza taarifa inayohitajika kwenye fomu ya Unda Wakala inayofunguka, kisha ubofye kitufe cha Unda. Muda kidogo unahitajika kwa seva kutekeleza usakinishaji. Ikikamilika kifaa huonekana kwenye jedwali view in the quarantined state. There are additional steps that move devices in this state to the OOS-Ready state, where they are available to be assigned to a blueprint.

KUMBUKA: Utumiaji wa Kisakinishi cha Kifaa kuleta swichi kwenye jukwaa la otomatiki la Apstra linaonyeshwa kwa kina katika faili ya Vifaa vinavyosimamiwa sehemu ya Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji wa Juniper Apstra.

Kupanda ukitumia Apstra ZTP

• Apstra ZTP resides on its own VM, separate from the Apstra server.
• It automatically discovers new switches and those that have been reset to factory settings (zeroised)
• Use the Apstra server GUI to check the state of the ZTP server and the management of devices.
• This provides visibility into all aspects of the process, making it easy to onboard any number of devices quickly and with the desired settings and NOS versions, place.

The ZTP service provides DHCP for automatic IP addressing, installation of pristine configurations and installation of the system agents. Apstra ZTP performs these steps:

1. DHCP (si lazima)
   • Kifaa huomba anwani ya IP kupitia DHCP.
   • Kifaa hupokea anwani ya IP iliyopewa na pointer kwa picha maalum ya OS.
2. Device Initialisation
   • Kifaa hupakua hati ya ZTP inayoweza kugeuzwa kukufaa kupitia TFTP.
   • The device executes the script, preparing it for management. The OS image is checked and is upgraded, if necessary.
   • Nenosiri la msimamizi/mzizi wa kifaa limewekwa.
   • System Agent ID is initialised.
3. Agent Initialisation
   • The ZTP script leverages APIs to initiate the agent installation. It recognises automatically whether an on-box or off-box is needed.

The Apstra ZTP service is a comprehensive set of tools that you can customise in various ways to adapt to your specific requirements. Once you have downloaded the server image and performed any customisations, it’s ready to simplify bringing switches into the Apstra automation platform.
KUMBUKA: The Apstra ZTP service requires installation and configuration to adapt to your specific environment. You can find step-by-step instructions for installing and onboarding devices see the Apstra ZTP chapter in the Juniper Apstra User Guide.
Now we’ve seen how devices are initialised. Let’s now look at how we move them into an operating network.

Juu na Mbio

Vifaa vinavyosimamiwa

• You’ve followed the manual steps or you’ve used ZTP to get your devices installed with their management IP addresses and device agents. Plus, your switches are registered with the Apstra server. But they’re not quite ready for deployment.
• Just after being added, devices are placed into the Out-of-Service Quarantine state. To place them under full control of the system, they need to be acknowledged.

• Once you’ve acknowledged your devices, you can drill into numerous aspects of the device’s status.
• There are additional tools to show the agent state, allow us to work with the Pristine Config and to view telemetry ya kifaa.

KUMBUKA: Matumizi ya zana katika Vifaa Vinavyosimamiwa view inafunikwa katika Vifaa vinavyosimamiwa sehemu ya Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji wa Juniper Apstra.

• ZTP can initiate NOS upgrades if needed. But what do you do if you need to upgrade the software after the devices are under the control of the system? The good news is that the Managed Devices page hosts a tool that can keep your NOS versions fresh and secure.
• This is critical for the network to operate properly.
• It’s also a convenient manner to deal with any issues that may be encountered that require you to perform an update.
• The NOS management tool offers flexibility for image storage location and visibility into installation progress.

KUMBUKA: Kusasisha NOS ya kifaa kutoka kwa Vifaa Vinavyosimamiwa view imeelezewa kwa kina katika Boresha Kifaa cha NOS sehemu ya Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji wa Juniper Apstra.

Endelea

• Kwa kuwa sasa vifaa vyako vimeunganishwa na viko katika hali ya juu-juu, unaweza kuendelea na sehemu inayofuatatages of automating your data centre deployment.
• Use these links to continue your journey with Apstra data centre automation.

Nini Kinachofuata?

Ukitaka	Kisha
Badilisha cheti cha SSL na cheti salama	See the Apstra Installation / Configure Apstra Server / Replace SSL Certificate section in the Juniper Apstra Installation and Boresha Mwongozo
Sanidi ufikiaji wa mtumiaji na mtaalamu wa mtumiajifiles na majukumu	See the Platform / User/Role Management section in the Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji wa Juniper Apstra
Jenga mazingira yako pepe kwa mitandao pepe na maeneo ya uelekezaji	Angalia Staged / Virtual section in the Juniper Apstra Usr Mwongozo
Jifunze kuhusu huduma za Apstra telemetry na jinsi unavyoweza kuzipanua	See the Devices / Telemetry section in the Juniper Apstra User Mwongozo
Learn how to leverage intent-based analytics (IBA) with Apstra	Tazama Uchanganuzi wa Kusudi na apstra-cli Utility kwenye faili ya Mreteni Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji wa Apstra

Jifunze kwa Video

• Our video library continues to grow! We’ve created many videos that demonstrate how to do everything from installing your hardware to configuring advanced Junos OS network features.
• Here are some great videos and training resources that will help you expand your knowledge of Junos OS.

Ukitaka	Kisha
Watch short demos to learn how to use Juniper Apstra to automate and validate the design, deployment, and operation of data centre networks, from Day 0 through Day 2+	Angalia Maonyesho ya Juniper Apstra na Juniper Apstra Data Center video on the Juniper Networks Product Innovation YouTube page.
Pata vidokezo na maelekezo mafupi na mafupi ambayo hutoa majibu ya haraka, uwazi na maarifa juu ya vipengele maalum na kazi za teknolojia ya Juniper.	Tazama Kujifunza na Juniper kwenye ukurasa mkuu wa YouTube wa Mitandao ya Juniper.
View orodha ya mafunzo mengi ya bure ya kiufundi tunayotoa huko Juniper	Angalia Kuanza ukurasa kwenye Tovuti ya Kujifunza ya Mreteni.

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Maswali Yanayoulizwa Mara kwa Mara

Q: What is Apstra's key feature for managing data center networks?

A: Apstra utilizes intent-based networking to simplify, improve reliability, and enhance efficiency in operating data center fabrics.

Swali: Je, ninaweza kuingia kwenye vifaa kwa mikono nikitumia Apstra?

A: Yes, you can manually establish connectivity between switches and the server by configuring the management interface and using the Create Agent s feature.

Swali: Ninaweza kupata wapi maelezo ya kina kuhusu udhibiti wa vifaa na Apstra?

A: Refer to the Managed Devices section of the Juniper Apstra User Guide for detailed instructions on bringing switches into the Apstra automation platform.

Nyaraka / Rasilimali

Swichi za Kituo cha Data cha Upandaji cha MITANDAO ya Juniper [pdf] Mwongozo wa Mtumiaji Swichi za Kituo cha Data cha Onboarding, Swichi za Kituo cha Data, Swichi za Kituo, Swichi

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